Metadata Remote v1.2.0 Release Notes
Enhanced Metadata Management
- Comprehensive metadata access: All audio file metadata is now accessible and editable. The UI organizes fields into Standard Metadata Fields and Extended Metadata Fields categories, with extended fields accessible via an expandable section in the metadata pane. Changes can be applied to individual files or entire directories. (Binary data fields are excluded from viewing and editing capabilities.)
- Advanced text editor: Metadata fields containing more than 100 characters automatically open in a dedicated editor interface. The editor appears and closes dynamically based on content length thresholds.
- Custom field creation: Users can create new metadata fields and apply them to individual files or batch-apply to all files within a directory.
- Field deletion: Any metadata field can be removed from individual files or batch-deleted across entire directories.
- Comprehensive history tracking: All metadata field creation and deletion operations are recorded in the editing history, with full undo/redo functionality available for all actions, including batch operations.
File System and Format Support
- Directory renaming: Folder names can now be modified by double-clicking or double-tapping Enter while the folder is selected.
- Expanded format support: Added support for M4B audiobook files. Complete list of supported formats: MP3, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA, WAV, WavPack (WV), M4A, and M4B.
Performance and Technical Improvements
- Optimized container size: Reduced to 81.5 MB (60% reduction) by migrating from FFmpeg to the Mutagen Python library for metadata operations.
- Production server: Implemented Gunicorn to replace Flask development server for enhanced security in production environments.
- Reverse proxy support: Added ProxyFix middleware for proper reverse proxy configuration.
User Interface Enhancements
- Theme selection: Light theme now available with theme toggle accessible via switch in the top-left corner.
- Complete keyboard navigation: Mouse input is now optional. Key features include:
- Enter key to play selected files
- Tab navigation between interface panes
- Enter to edit metadata fields
- Double Enter to rename folders
- Improved keyboard focus behavior throughout the application
- Enhanced album art viewing: Hover functionality expands album artwork with overlay displaying image metadata (dimensions, file size, format).
- Improved Smart Metadata Inference: Significant enhancements to both backend processing and frontend user experience for the Smart Metadata Inference Engine.